Epigraphic Evidence: Ancient History From Inscriptions (Approaching the Ancient World) - Hardcover

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9780415116237: Epigraphic Evidence: Ancient History From Inscriptions (Approaching the Ancient World)
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ISBN 10: 0415116236 ISBN 13: 9780415116237
Publisher: Routledge, 2001

Synopsis

Epigraphic Evidence is an accessible guide to the responsible use of Greek and Latin inscriptions as sources for ancient history. It introduces the types of historical information supplied by inscriptional texts and the methods with which they can be used. It outlines the limitations as well as the advantages of the different types of evidence covered. Epigraphic Evidence includes a general introduction, a guide to the arrangement of the standard corpora inscriptions and individual chapters on local languages and native cultures, epitaphs and the ancient economy amongst others.

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About the Author

John Bodel is Professor of Classics at Rutgers University and Director of the US Epigraphy Project.

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Publisher
Routledge
Publication date
2001
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0415116236
ISBN 13 
9780415116237
Binding
Hardcover
Edition number
1
Number of pages
272
Editor
Bodel John

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